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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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Our white collar defense and investigations team includes numerous former federal prosecutors and former SEC attorneys. We have a proven track record of successfully resolving high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and many other federal and state agencies. Our attorneys regularly defend clients against investigations and enforcement actions regarding health care fraud, financial and procurement fraud, SEC violations, antitrust violations, environmental crimes, the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA), tax fraud, public corruption and the False Claims Act/qui tam. We have decades of experience conducting internal corporate investigations into allegations of misconduct, advising on corporate governance and developing compliance programs.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP has a highly regarded team focusing on white-collar defense litigation, and internal and government investigations. It represents clients from the healthcare, financial services and energy sectors. The team is able to represent both corporates and individual executives. It has particular strength in matters relating to fraud, money laundering and securities litigation.

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Strengths

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  • Faegre Drinker's seamless, high-caliber support amplifies the lead lawyers’ impact. The team delivers exceptional value through its expertise, foresight and collaborative approach.

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  • The team has depth of expertise and great government experience along with practical decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joel Hammerman
    Joel Hammerman

    Joel Hammerman

    Joel Hammerman assists clients with matters concerning healthcare fraud, FCA violations, securities fraud and antitrust violations, among other areas.

    • Joel has practical, hands-on experience as a former federal prosecutor. He is an out-of-the-box thinker and instrumental in devising and implementing legal strategy.

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    • Joel was great at keeping me educated and aware tactically and strategically.

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  • Carrie DeLange
    Carrie DeLange

    Carrie DeLange

    Carrie DeLange is highlighted for her expert representation of individuals and corporations in high-stakes SEC, DOJ and CFTC investigations and litigation.

    • Carrie is very practical and no nonsense. You know with her, you will get real-time collaboration.

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    • Carrie is extremely hard-working with good instincts.

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    • Carrie is beyond her years. She spots issues, presents fantastically and is persuasive.

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    • Carrie consistently delivers and is trusted for any matter. She is an incredibly bright, hard-working and helpful attorney.

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    • Carrie combines deep legal expertise in white-collar crime and government investigations with a rare ability to connect on a human level. Carrie is kind, empathetic and unwaveringly committed.

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    Joel Hammerman

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    Carrie DeLange

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